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University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Grand Forks, ND

Allopathic Medical Schools Public Non-Profit

🩺 School Overview

Tuition (In State): $32,601

Tuition (Out of State): $59,091

Accreditation Status: Full

Acceptance Rate: N/A

Total Enrollment: 78

Degrees: MD

Founding Year: 1905

Accreditation Year: 1942

Website: https://www.med.und.edu

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πŸ“„ Application Information

Applications Received: N/A

Interviews Granted: N/A

Admitted: N/A

Average MCAT: 509

Average GPA: 3.73

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Female: N/A

Underrepresented:N/A

Interview Feedback Summary

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 39% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did okay.

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5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for UNDSMHS


  • 1. Motivation and Fit – The School of Medicine & Health Sciences is a community-based medical school, and because of the unique circumstances of our regional location, we place special emphasis on the unique skills needed...
  • 2. Career Goals and Future Aspirations – Reflect on personal experiences of resilience and emotional intelligence throughout your life and how this has prepared you in your pursuit of a career in medicine.
  • 3. Community, Diversity, and Equity – Describe your experiences with diverse populations. Examples include volunteer experiences, study abroad, employment, or formal courses on diversity that include direct interaction with individuals...
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About the School

The mission of the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences is to educate and prepare North Dakota residents as physicians, medical scientists and other health professionals for service to the people of North Dakota and the nation, and to advance medical and biomedical knowledge through research.

Curriculum

Our goal is to prepare medical graduates to be competent, caring physicians who have the skills of lifelong learning necessary to incorporate new knowledge and methods into their practice and to adapt to a changing professional environment. They should be able to identify, analyze and manage clinical problems effectively and humanistically. Toward these ends, our students should demonstrate: (a) the values and attitudes that promote caring and concern for the individual and society; (b) the ability to obtain, assess and apply knowledge of basic sciences, clinical sciences, social sciences and the humanities; (c)skill in the collection of clinical information, in communication and in the building of rapport with patients and other professionals in order to facilitate diagnosis and therapy; and (d) a scholarly awareness of the traditions, power, limits and culture of medicine.

Facilities

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SDN Insights

Our analysis of UNDSMHS:

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Student Loan Burden: $272,513

A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at UNDSMHS, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $272,513. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.

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Cost of Living: Lower than 79% Nationally

The cost of living at UNDSMHS is lower than 79% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.

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Environment: Urban

There is currently insufficient information to assess the neighborhood around UNDSMHS.

Why no Tier Rankings?

Although we could tier rank, over the past 25 years we've found no compelling benefit for ranking schools. Students are most successful when they prioritize personal and academic fit over school rank.